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Irregular heartbeat travel insurance: What it covers

According to the NHS, an irregular heartbeat is experienced by more than 2 million people a year in the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is clear that you are not alone when it comes to having an irregular heartbeat. Irregular heartbeat can be known by many names, and quite commonly arrhythmia. In short, the heart is a complex system of valves, nodes, and chambers that control how and when the blood is pumped. As such, having an irregular heartbeat can be defined as your heart pumping blood too fast, slow, or in an abnormal rhythm. Irregular heartbeat travel insurance from AllClear makes sure that if you need any medical treatment on holiday, you are provided with an Emergency Medical Assistance team that understands your condition, and knows how to help. 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.

Whilst a manageable medical condition, irregular heartbeat has the potential to lead to more severe heart conditions, including sudden cardiac arrest. That’s why our policies are designed to offer irregular heartbeat travel insurance that is not only affordable but fully comprehensive. We recognise that you are not just another statistic. Our aim is to provide travel insurance for people who may otherwise struggle to be insured elsewhere – and we’re proud to have covered over half a million people for their pre-existing medical conditions since the year 2000.

You will be having a heart procedure but you don’t have a date for it. Are you still covered if you can’t go on holiday because of it?

3 easy steps to multiple quotes

Once you are ready to start the quote process, the first step is to enter your personal details and information about your holiday plans.

2. Complete our simple medical screening process

You then select the medical conditions for you (and any other travellers) and answer the specifically designed medical questions.

3. Get your quotes

A summary of the quotes offered will then appear for you to review. You can save your quotes or proceed to purchase at this stage.

Tips when you’re travelling with an irregular heartbeat

First of all, check with your doctor that you are fit to travel.

You know your body better than anyone. But double check your destination is suitable for your planned activities. For example, some travellers with irregular heartbeat like to avoid destinations with lots of hills, or accommodation with only stairs to use.

If excessively high or low temperatures (and high altitudes) affect your heart, consider this when booking a holiday. Or ask your doctor for further advice on which climates are best for your condition.

In the event of an abnormal heart rhythm, take deep, slow breaths, that begin in your abdomen. Doing so can help regulate your heartbeat.